Nikon unveiled the new AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR lens this
morning. The lens, which Nikon says is the company's first with up to
five stops of image stabilization, goes on sale in November for
$1,399.95.

The new AF-S 70-200mm f/4G is the first NIKKOR lens to
feature the third generation of Nikon's Vibration Reduction (VR)
technology.

Nikon is hoping the lens will appeal to photographers who may have purchased the new Nikon D600, a lower priced full-frame digital SLR aimed at photo enthusiasts.

"It's perfect for that user," Steve Heiner, Nikon's Senior Technical Manager, said during a pre-release press briefing with PDN.
"It's at almost half the price of the F/2.8 version (of the same focal
length lens) but has similar weatherproofing and the build quality is on
same level."

More info in the press release after the jump.

PRESS RELEASE

NIKON
CONTINUES POPULAR SERIES OF F/4 LENSES WITH THE ADDITION OF THE NEW
FX-FORMAT AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS

The
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR Telephoto Zoom Lens is Nikon’s First
Lens with up to Five Stops of Image Stabilization; Offers Outstanding
Performance and Superior Image Quality

MELVILLE, N.Y.
(October 24, 2012) – Today, Nikon Inc. announced the newest addition to
its legendary NIKKOR line of lenses, the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR
telephoto zoom lens that provides a popular and versatile focal length
and a constant f/4 aperture for full frame FX-format photographers. The
70-200mm f/4 is the first NIKKOR lens to feature the third generation of
Nikon’s Vibration Reduction (VR) technology to meet the still image and
video demands of advanced photographers and videographers.

Legendary Image Quality and Performance
In an expansion of Nikon’s f/4 series of NIKKOR lenses, the AF-S NIKKOR
70-200mm f/4 is an uncompromising telephoto zoom lens ready for
real-world creative applications by professionals and enthusiasts
including sports, portraiture and wildlife shooting. Smaller and lighter
than Nikon’s AF-S NIKKOR 70-200 f/2.8 lens, this 70-200mm f/4 lens
offers a valuable alternative that maintains the superior image quality
and lightning quick performance photographers have come to expect from
Nikon.

Additionally, Nikon’s newest lens is the first to feature
VR image stabilization technology that is able to vastly reduce camera
shake and blur by offering the equivalent shutter speed of approximately
five stops slower than otherwise possible. Now users are able to shoot
confidently in lower light or while handheld to deliver razor sharp
images and smooth HD video.

When used alongside the Nikon D4, D800
series and D600 D-SLR cameras, 70-200mm f/4 lens users can take
advantage of Nikon professional grade teleconverters to increase the
focal length without sacrificing AF and VR abilities. By utilizing the
camera’s cross-type focus points at f/8 and below, users can effectively
double the focal length of this f/4 lens to 400mm and still retain the
AF ability to capture clear subjects at an even greater distance.

Price and Availability
The AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR will be available in late November
2012 for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $1,399.95*. Nikon also offers
an optional Tripod Collar, available in the near future for a suggested
retail price (SRP) of $223.95*. For more information on this and other
NIKKOR lenses, as well as other Nikon products, please visit
www.nikonusa.com.